House panel adopts resolution designating June 8, 2025, as Lt. Col. George Hardy Day

The House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously approved House Resolution 267 on a single-item agenda, designating June 8, 2025, as Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy Day in Pennsylvania. Representative Fiedler introduced the resolution; the committee’s chair announced the measure will move to the full House for consideration.

The resolution recognizes Hardy’s military service. Chair Gowen praised Hardy as “an American hero,” saying Hardy flew “21 missions in World War 2, 45 missions in Korea, [and] 70 missions in Vietnam,” and called him “the last of the Tuskegee Airmen.” Chair Gowen also noted Hardy flew P-51 Mustangs and B-29 bombers and recalled a personal connection: Hardy attended South Philadelphia High School one year ahead of his mother.

The committee convened for a roll call and considered only House Resolution 267 during the session. After the introduction and comments, Chairman Gillan announced that the resolution “passes unanimously and will move to the floor for consideration.” The meeting then adjourned.

Committee members did not record separate motions, amendments, or a roll-call tally in the transcript other than the announcement that the resolution passed unanimously. No committee direction to staff or requests for additional information about the resolution were recorded in the transcript.

The designation is ceremonial and the resolution will next be considered by the full House as the committee noted when it sent the item to the floor.